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The Crossword, Oct. 26: Putting Out Fires (Themeless)

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Italy's Jannik Sinner slips on the ground as he returns to Germany's Alexander Zverev during their men's singles final tennis match on the fourteenth day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 12, 2026
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Kirill Kudryavtsev / AFP

It's time to wrap up the month with a challenging themeless. Keep an eye out for tricky clues and fun wordplay. You can always count on our Monday crossword. This week's puzzle was constructed by Elijah Acquah, and edited by Hoang-Kim Vu. 

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